Auth0 vs WorkOS pricing: which is cheaper for your team?
WorkOS's cheapest paid tier (AuthKit Tier 1) lists at $1/month, which beats the other on entry pricing. Mid-tier and enterprise math can flip the answer — use the per-tier table below to see the real cost for your team size at each tier.
Calculate the cost for your team
Auth0 pricing tiers
| Tier | Monthly | Annual (eq) | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | month | Up to 25,000 MAUs, basic auth features |
| B2C Essentials | $35 | $32 | month | 500 MAU baseline, 3 enterprise SSO connections |
| B2C Professional | $240 | $220 | month | 1,000 MAU baseline, advanced auth features |
| B2B Essentials | $150 | $137 | month | 500 MAU baseline, organizations support |
| B2B Professional | $800 | $733 | month | 1,000 MAU baseline, full B2B feature set |
WorkOS pricing tiers
| Tier | Monthly | Annual (eq) | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AuthKit Tier 1 | $1 | $1 | month | First 1M MAUs free, no charge for AuthKit baseline |
| SSO 1-15 connections | $125 | $125 | connection/month | $125 per SSO/SCIM connection in first tier |
| SSO 16-30 connections | $100 | $100 | connection/month | 20% volume discount band |
| SSO 31-50 connections | $80 | $80 | connection/month | 36% volume discount band |
Feature by feature
The non-pricing differences that drive the real decision.
| Capability | Auth0 | WorkOS |
|---|---|---|
| Billing model | month | month |
| Pricing model | MAU-tiered with B2C and B2B SKUs | Per-connection plus usage |
| Cheapest paid tier | B2C Essentials at $32/month | AuthKit Tier 1 at $1/month |
| Mid-tier benchmark | B2B Essentials at $137/month | SSO 16-30 connections at $100/connection/month |
| Total paid tiers published | 4 | 4 |
| Last verified | 2026-05-17 | 2026-05-17 |
Best for…
Hand-picked use cases mapped to the winner.
| Use case | Winner |
|---|---|
| Lowest entry price (10-person team) | WorkOS AuthKit Tier 1 |
| Most pricing tiers (room to grow) | Auth0 (4 tiers) |
| Predictable per-seat billing | Neither (both flat/usage) |
| Most recently verified pricing | Auth0 |
Choose Auth0 when
- Customer identity platform with B2C and B2B pricing tiers.
- Entry tier (B2C Essentials) at $32/month is your budget ceiling.
- Custom Enterprise tier required for high MAU volumes, unlimited connections, dedicated infrastructure, and 99.99% SLA. Pricing is quote-only.
Choose WorkOS when
- Pay-per-connection model for SSO and Directory Sync.
- Entry tier (AuthKit Tier 1) at $1/month is your budget ceiling.
- Annual Credits plan offers pre-pay discounts, 99.99% SLA, and migration assistance. 200+ connections priced by quote.
Switching considerations
Watch the hidden fees on both sides. Auth0: Auth0 for AI Agents adds 50% to base price WorkOS: Audit Logs: $125/month per SIEM connection plus $99/month per 1M events Always confirm with the vendor before purchase.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a 10-person team, Auth0 or WorkOS?
At entry tier and 10 seats on annual billing: Auth0 B2C Essentials comes to $32/mo; WorkOS AuthKit Tier 1 comes to $1/mo. WorkOS is the cheaper entry-tier choice at this team size.
Does Auth0 have more pricing tiers than WorkOS?
Both publish 4 paid tiers. The mid-tier benchmark is B2B Essentials for Auth0 and SSO 16-30 connections for WorkOS.
Which pricing was verified more recently?
Auth0's pricing was last verified 2026-05-17; WorkOS's on 2026-05-17. Both pages link to the vendor's official pricing source so you can re-check before committing.